Guatemalan immigrant detained without warrant granted release by federal court
Jun 22, 2026 · Maryland, Guatemala
Jose Alejandro Juarez Barrientos, a Guatemalan citizen who entered the United States 22 years ago on a temporary visa, was arrested by ICE on June 22, 2026, while on his way to work in Baltimore. He is married with a child who has special needs and requires frequent medical care. Juarez Barrientos is the sole financial provider for his family. He was arrested without a warrant and has not been presented with one. He filed a habeas corpus petition and application for temporary restraining order challenging the lawfulness of his warrantless arrest under 8 U.S.C. § 1226(a) and § 1357(a)(2). On August 7, 2026, the federal court granted his petition, finding that his warrantless arrest was unlawful because no statutory exception applied. The court ordered his immediate release and converted his temporary restraining order application into a preliminary injunction, also waiving bond requirements.
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